The Last Queen

Name: The Last Queen
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The Remarkable Story of Elizabeth II's Seventy-Year Reign and the Future of the Monarchy

By Clive Irving

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The Last Queen by Clive Irving provides a detailed exploration of Queen Elizabeth II's life and reign. The book delves into the historical events and personal experiences that shaped her long tenure. It gives insight into her influence on the monarchy and the challenges she faced over the decades, offering a nuanced portrayal of her impact on the British crown and beyond.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the British monarchy and want an inside look into the life and reign of the longest-serving living sovereign. The detailed narrative offers an intimate portrait of a remarkable figure whose resilience and dedication have been pivotal in modern history, providing a fresh perspective on her distinctive reign.

Here, through Clive Irving's unique insight, we look behind the facade to find a fragile institution which owes its continued existence to one extraordinarily dutiful matriarch. Part biography, part meditation on a changing society, The Last Queen asks: how long can the House of Windsor survive beyond the reign of Elizabeth II?

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In 2020, the Queen finally appeared to be at ease in the modern world, helped by the new generation of Windsors. However, things took a turn when Harry and Meghan announced their departure from 'The Firm'. Additionally, Prince Andrew was relieved of his duties following revelations of his involvement with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, inflamed by a disastrous TV interview. Suddenly, the Faustian bargain the royal family had struck with the media to ensure their survival seemed perilously close to breaking point.

Through Clive Irving's unique insight, we delve behind the facade to uncover a fragile institution that owes its continued existence to one extraordinarily dutiful matriarch. Part biography, part meditation on a changing society, The Last Queen poses the question: how long can the House of Windsor survive beyond the reign of Elizabeth II?

Beginning in 1936, with the abdication of Edward VIII, Irving traces Elizabeth and her family's struggle to endure amidst unprecedented changes in attitudes towards the monarchy. This story is sharpened by the critical eye of an investigative reporter who has been close to the action since the very beginning.

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The Last Queen by Clive Irving is praised as a compelling and insightful analysis of the British monarchy's relevance today. Robert Lacey comments on Irving's skill in investigative journalism, highlighting the book's engaging narrative as it explores the roles of privileged individuals in modern society.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785907302

Publisher: Biteback Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Biteback Publishing

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

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Biography & Memoir Clive Irving European History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Royalty & Religion Biographies

About the Author

CLIVE IRVING is a columnist for the Daily Beast in New York. He has had a long and distinguished career on both sides of the Atlantic, with an unusually wide media experience: as a pioneer of investigative journalism at the Sunday Times; as a colleague of David Frost in transforming live television journalism; as a top magazine editor in London and New York; and as an early contributor to the Daily Beast. Coincidentally, his career in journalism and as a frequent critic of the monarchy has run in parallel with the Queen's entire reign. This gives him a unique insight into how the Queen has dealt with enormous social and cultural changes and, particularly, how the world's perception of the royal family is now, more than ever, decisively shaped by the media.

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